The SQL-BOFA library is a powerful toolkit designed to interact seamlessly with remote SQL servers and manage data efficiently. Inspired by the TrustedSec’s CS-Situational-Awareness-BOF, it brings in the flexibility and capabilities from the SQLRecon project. In this guide, we will walk you through how to use this library effectively!

Getting Started

Before diving in, make sure to load the Aggressor script located at SQL\SQL.cna. Do note that only x64 BOFs are recommended; issues with x86 BOFs are tracked here.

Available Commands

The SQL-BOFA library offers a variety of commands to interact with SQL servers. Here’s a quick look at some of the commands and their functionalities:

• sql-adsi [server] [ADSI_linkedserver] [opt: port] [opt: database] [opt: linkedserver] [opt: impersonate] – Obtain ADSI creds from ADSI linked server
• sql-agentcmd [server] [command] [opt: database] [opt: linkedserver] [opt: impersonate] – Execute a system command using agent jobs
• sql-agentstatus [server] [opt: database] [opt: linkedserver] [opt: impersonate] – Enumerate SQL agent status and jobs
• sql-checkrpc [server] [opt: database] [opt: linkedserver] [opt: impersonate] – Enumerate RPC status of linked servers
• sql-columns [server] [table] [opt: database] [opt: linkedserver] [opt: impersonate] – Enumerate columns within a table
• sql-databases [server] [opt: database] [opt: linkedserver] [opt: impersonate] – Enumerate databases on a server
• sql-query [server] [query] [opt: database] [opt: linkedserver] [opt: impersonate] – Execute a custom SQL query
• sql-users [server] [opt: database] [opt: linkedserver] [opt: impersonate] – Enumerate users with database access

Understanding the Commands

To make the usage of commands easier to grasp, let’s liken interacting with the SQL-BOFA library to ordering a meal at a restaurant.

Imagine you’re the customer with a menu in hand (the commands list). You can choose a variety of dishes (commands) to order from the kitchen (the SQL server). Each command has specific parameters you can add (like size or extras) to customize your order:

• If you want a specific kind of pasta (a specific database), you specify that in your order.
• You might want to know the ingredients of the pasta (enumerate database columns), and you can ask for those details.
• If you would like to execute a specific recipe directly (execute a custom SQL query), you make that request with the right command.

Much like enjoying a meal, the SQL-BOFA library allows you to exploit its features to efficiently manage your data and server interaction.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any issues while using the SQL-BOFA library, here are a few troubleshooting ideas:

• Double-check that you have loaded the correct script and are working with x64 BOFs only.
• Ensure that your SQL server is configured to accept remote connections.
• If a command doesn’t work, verify the syntax and all required parameters are being provided correctly.
• Refer to the issues page for any undocumented problems or reach out for support.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, the SQL-BOFA library is a robust tool that can help you manage and interact with SQL servers effectively. By understanding the commands and applying them correctly, you enhance your ability to extract or manipulate data seamlessly.

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